Author: amandaskenandore

“Intensely emotional” (Publishers Weekly): In Reconstruction-era New Orleans, Effie, a freedwoman, finds work as an embalmer — and enters an exhilarating new world of social activism as she begins to grapple with her own traumatic past. “Effie’s story is one of personal growth, self-discovery, friendship, and betrayal… Unforgettable” (Library Journal).

As a child, Alma was the only white student in a boarding school designed to assimilate Native American children — stripping them of their culture. When Alma’s former classmate is accused of murder, she must confront her past. “Gripping and beautifully written” (USA Today bestselling author Karen Harper).